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Economy

China’s Xi hits out at Trump, says there are no winners in tariff war

China’s leader Xi Jinping made the comments as he began a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on Monday, reiterating China’s commitment to global trade.

Destinations

For laid-back luxury and fewer crowds, stay in Hanoi's French Quarter

With wide boulevards and a lake, the French Quarter provides a little more breathing space than the Old Quarter.

Markets

Why is the global rubber market likely to see shortages in 2025?

Euronews Business looks at the factors impacting the rubber market this year, while also exploring how sustainable farming practices like agroforestry may impact the rubber industry.

Europe News

Von der Leyen to scope stronger trade ties with mineral rich Vietnam

EU senior officials including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to go on a scoping trip to intensify trade bonds with Vietnam five years after signing a free trade agreement with the south-east Asian country.

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Climate

Takeaway coffees get pricier: What's the link with extreme weather?

The increasing impact of extreme weather on producers has caused coffee prices to skyrocket.

Vietnam

Vietnam and Russia sign agreement to boost nuclear energy cooperation

Hanoi is seeking to revive its nuclear programme in order to achieve energy self-sufficiency and meet its 2050 greenhouse gas emissions goals.

Business

Chinese online retailer in Temu in hot water as Vietnam halts trading

Temu is being investigated in Europe over suspicions it has been failing to prevent the sale of illegal products.

Markets

Coffee prices on the boil as natural disasters decimate crops

Europe's coffee lovers are bracing themselves for higher prices as natural disasters hit the world's top two coffee-producing countries.

Vietnam

At least 233 dead in Vietnam following Typhoon Yagi's aftermath

Around 500 personnel and sniffer dogs have been mobilised for the search while relatives of the victims wait for news of their loved ones, next to a stack of coffins prepared for the deceased.

Climate

Is climate change to blame for Typhoon Yagi’s destructive power?

It is also the second most powerful tropical cyclone in the world so far this year after Hurricane Beryl.

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Steel bridge collapses in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi; 3 rescued

A steel bridge over the Red River in northern Vietnam collapsed after Typhoon Yagi's heavy rain and winds. Three people were rescued with no reported casualties. The typhoon has killed at least 59 and injured 299 people.

Vietnam

Storm deaths rise to 59 as typhoon Yagi ravages Vietnam

Yagi — the strongest typhoon to hit Vietnam in decades — made landfall on Saturday with winds of up to 149 kilometres per hour.

World News

Typhoon Yagi hits north Vietnam killing two and closing airports

Northern Vietnam was overwhelmed by the power of Typhoon Yagi, forcing the government to close airports and evacuate citizens.

World News

Putin considers changes to nuclear weapons doctrine

Putin's state visit comes as Moscow seeks to bolster ties in Asia to offset its growing international isolation over its military actions in Ukraine.

Vietnam

Putin visits Vietnam, aiming to bolster relations in Southeast Asia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to strengthen ties with long-time partner Vietnam on a state visit that comes as Moscow faces growing international isolation due to military actions in Ukraine.

Climate

Asia hit by brutal heatwave as temperature records tumble

Temperatures feel even hotter as high humidity reduces people’s ability to stay cool.

Economy

Home turf headwinds for VinFast's global ambitions

VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker, is grappling with doubts over the reliability of its EVs among local consumers. Despite global expansion efforts, scepticism due to product issues, negative press, and a lack of trust present significant challenges in their quest for success.

Vietnam

Man executed in Vietnam despite appeals from Europe and Canada

Le Van Manh was put to death for the theft and the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl - but maintained his confession was coerced via torture by police.

Vietnam

US President Joe Biden visits Vietnam as both states seek closer ties

On his first ever visit to Vietnam US President Joe Biden said he's not trying to start a Cold War with China, but relations with Beijing have never been cooler.

Vietnam

Biden in Vietnam: US President not trying to start a 'cold war' with China

Bidn made the comments ahead of talks which are likely to focus on semiconductors and critical minerals amid a revelation that Vietnam was in talks with Russia over a new arms supply deal that could trigger US sanctions.